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The Stars (27-24-9) lost 6-2 at Minnesota Sunday. The Stars led 1-0 going into the third period, but the Wild scored six goals over the final 20 minutes to send the Stars to their third straight loss (0-2-1).

"You’ve got a 1-0 lead after two periods and come out in the third and lay an egg and give up six goals. It's embarrassing,” said Stars captain Jamie Benn.

The Stars, who have 22 games remaining, enter Tuesday’s game six points behind Minnesota, which holds the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. They are eight points behind Winnipeg, which holds the first wild card spot.

“I know how tough it is getting. It’s no secret,” said Stars coach Lindy Ruff. “We’ve got to go on a real good run. It’s still there. We’ve got to win some games.”

The Jets (30-20-11) are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss at Toronto on Saturday. The Jets had 2-1 and 3-2 leads in the game, but Toronto fought back and won it on James van Riemsdyk’s goal 3:47 into extra playing time.

“That was definitely a tough loss,” Jets forward Michael Frolik said. “I think we weren't our best today, but we were pretty decent. We were better than in Washington (5-1 loss Thursday). That was the goal. Obviously the point hurts. We just learn from it and go for the next one.”

Saturday’s loss was the second straight for the Jets (0-1-1), but it was the seventh time in the last nine games they’ve picked up points (4-2-3).

The Jets recalled forward Eric O’Dell from St. John’s of the AHL on Monday and placed D Ben Chiarot (broken bone in hand) on injured reserve.

Jets forward Carl Klingberg, who was recently recalled from the AHL, is the brother of Stars defenseman John Klingberg.

*Jets defenseman Tyler Myers has registered points in four straight games (two goals, three assists).

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Hockey League or Dallas Stars Hockey Club. Mark Stepneski is an independent writer whose posts on DallasStars.com reflect his own opinions and do not represent official statements from the Dallas Stars. You can follow Mark on Twitter @StarsInsideEdge.